Supervisor

Supervisor

Job description

Description

Lush Southampton is hiring 2 x Seasonal Supervisors to join our Managment team for the busy festive months!

Could it be you?

Diversity matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It’s what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.

We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are

You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there’s more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics.

We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.







The Living Wage Foundation’s statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK.

As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what’s inside that counts - whether that’s an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.

The Role

Seasonal Supervisors play a vital role in our team, consistently delivering exceptional customer service and crafting standout experiences whilst also supporting the team and shop floor at our busiest time of the year! You’ll have a genuine passion for connecting with customers and a talent for bringing out the best in their team.

As a Supervisor, you lead the charge in fostering a positive atmosphere on the shop floor, collaborating seamlessly with your colleagues to achieve shared goals, and cultivating an environment that encourages continuous development within your team.

Beyond just the basics of communication,





you'll be the go-to for keeping the info flowing smoothly throughout the store. Team up with your colleagues, the store manager, and neighboring stores, maintaining an open and friendly communication flow that significantly contributes to the team's success on the shop floor.

In your role as a Seasonal Supervisor, your natural leadership shines through as you handle conversations with finesse, set and manage expectations, and provide unwavering support to your team.

Balancing the needs of the business while keeping team morale high is the key to your success in this dynamic and influential positionas well as hitting our Christmas goals!

Key Information

Hours available : 24, 30 or 32 hours per week

Application Deadline : Tuesday the 15th of October at Midnight







Interview Date : Friday 18th of October onwards

Start Date : As soon as possible, dependant on notice period, availability etc.

End date : 31st of December

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer service by providing regular coaching, feedback, and encouragement, helping them improve their product knowledge and sales skills with our Christmas shoppers
- Leading by example with 5* by providing engaging and tailored customer experience to create a memorable shopping experience.
- Maintain a clean, visually appealing, and well-organized shop floor and back of house by ensuring displays follow guidelines, adjusting to seasonal trends,





and keeping shelves well-stocked whilst also adhering to Health and Safety guidelines.
- Support the Store manager in achieving sales targets through team motivation, creative approaches to drive performance (like check-ins or shop floor competitions), and actively seeking opportunities to exceed goals.
- Organise and contribute to in-store events, customer celebrations, and external outreach to enhance the customer experience and drive business growth, while ensuring that the team is trained to confidently host these events.
- Provide training, feedback, and development for team members to improve their skills, foster a collaborative environment, and support the recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
- Lead the store effectively in the absence of the store manager by ensuring smooth daily operations,





maintaining high standards, and maximising sales throughout all opening hours.
- Ensure health and safety standards are followed by maintaining a safe work environment, addressing any issues promptly, and supporting overall store compliance.
- Seek opportunities for personal development through training sessions, coaching from management, and connecting with other leaders, aiming to continuously enhance skills and contribute ideas to improve the shop floor experience.

Skills and Experience

Customer Service : Embrace a genuine love for delivering outstanding customer service, inspiring your team to shine and provide that 5-star experience.

Our stores are all about creating a haven of kindness, aiming to make our customers' days unforgettable. As a Supervisor,





you play a vital role in bringing this to life.

Management Skills : Navigate tricky conversations with finesse, set and manage expectations, and be the backbone of support for your team.

As a Supervisor, you're the one balancing the business needs while keeping the team's spirits high and energised.

Teamwork : Be the beacon of positivity on the shop floor, working alongside your team to achieve your collective goals. and fostering a supportive work environment through continuous team growth.

Your role as a Supervisor is all about making teamwork feel like second nature.

Communication : Weave effective verbal communication skills into your daily routine, spreading the word throughout the store and collaborating seamlessly with retailers,





your manager, and neighbouring stores.

As a Supervisor, keeping the communication flow open and respectful is the secret for success on the shop floor.

Benefits

- Holiday allowance
- 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
- Profit-based bonus
- Complimentary spa treatment*
- Pension scheme
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted rail and bus season tickets
- Employee assistance programme
- 6 months’ full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver)*
- Financial childcare support on return to work*
- Flexible working
- qualifying period & hours required

Since establishing in 1995 in Poole, Dorset, Lush has been driven by innovation and its ethics.

Creators of pioneering beauty products such as the fizzing bath bomb,





shower jellies and solid shampoo bars, we place emphasis on fresh ingredients like organic fruits and vegetables, fight against animal testing and combat over-packaging by developing products that can be sold naked’ to the customer without any packaging.

We currently operate in 52 countries with 928 global shops. Through our separate business divisions we invent, manufacture and sell our handmade products direct to our customers through our own shops and online.

The fact that we make all our products by hand is something we are really rather proud of!

Lush is 10% Employee Owned since 2017 and our people are the heart and soul of our business.

In the UK we currently have offices located in Poole, Dorset and Soho, London.

▶️ Supervisor
🖊️ Lush
📍 Southampton